When I recently looked at a list of upcoming shows in Toronto, I was shocked to see that many are already sold out. I have no doubt that with school in session, the influx of students in the city is a big reason that tickets are harder to get our hands on. With this in mind, I thought I’d sift through some upcoming shows that still have tickets available. It’s getting frosty (or should I say WET?!), so grab a drink, get to your local music venue and check out some live music!
Grouplove – fun indie pop! I’ve yet to see them live, but I hear they put on a helluva live performance!
Phoenix – Monday, November 5th – $24.00
Yeasayer – With three albums under their belt, this band from Brooklyn play self-described psychedelic-pop. It’s rare that a true hipster band maintains longevity in the music scene past one big album, but these guys have done it. I’ve seen them live and they are solid. The venue recently moved from the Sound Academy to the Danforth Music Hall, which is why this show can now appear on this short list (don’t get me started on the Sound Academy…).
Danforth Music Hall – Friday November 9th – $24.00
Other Lives – A band from Oklahama that reminds me of The National and Fleet Foxes, this band opened for Radiohead on their last North American tour. A band with a violin always pulls on my heartstrings, and Other Lives is no exception. To see them at a tiny venue like the Horseshoe will be a treat.
Horseshoe Tavern – Friday, November 23rd – $15.00
Wildlife / Wooden Sky – Two amazing homegrown Toronto bands share this night. The Wooden Sky has a folk rock/alt-country sound and some seriously talented dudes who have toured with some of our faves like Yukon Blonde, Elliott Brood and Rural Alberta Advantage. Wildlife are hitting the road in support of their freshly recorded sophomore album and are an incredibly energetic, talented, fun, and engaging band to see live. They’ll get you singing, dancing and if you’re not a fan already, you will be after hearing them live.
Phoenix – Saturday, December 1st – $18.50
Japandroids – A rock duo from Vancouver who’s fame is on the cusp of explosion in North America. They were shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize and I ran out to by tickets to this show as soon as it was announced. I’m shocked there are still tickets available!
Phoenix – Tuesday, December 11th – $20.50
Madeon – A house DJ from France, Madeon is quickly rising in fame having played 4 major music festivals this summer (including Coachella and Lollapalooza). Playing at the Hoxton, this will be a great show to let loose and dance off your holiday indulgences!
The Hoxton – Thursday, December 27th – $20.00
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